http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , Maldives en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:33:29 +0000 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:33:29 +0000 Maldives was estabished since the 12th century the Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887. It became a republic in 1968 three years after independence. Maldives has 1190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls 200 inhabited islands plus 80 islands with tourist resorts archipelago location astride and along major sea lanes in Indian Ocean.Maldives is the lowest country in the world. Its http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-788700.html On arrival at Male International Airport which is situated on one of the islands of the Maldives we were smoothly transferred to a nearby seaplane port for our 30 minute flight to Vilamendhoo Island. There were a number of 18seater DeHavilland Twin Otter Seaplanes waiting at the port but ours was delayed so we had a little wait before we boarded. It had also started to rain heavily whilst we wai http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Ari-Atoll/blog-786741.html As mentioned in the last email this is a continuation of our stay in Siem Reap and our visits to the temples of Angkor Archeological Park and also the Maldives our last stop on this journey. So if you are templed out Pauls words not mine you can skip those bits. After a view days resting at the pool we set out for what is known here as the Grand Tour covering some temples that we had n http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/blog-785627.html March 24 I left Kochi today headed for the Maldives. The drive to the airport was very uneventful probably because it was only 530 am on a Sunday morning so it was too early for traffic chaos. I flew to Male via Colombo arriving midafternoon. My dive buddy Shelley had arrived shortly before I did it was nice to see a friendly face from home after 3 months away. She hauled my dive gear http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Lhaviyani-Atoll/blog-783394.html Visit Maldives with Southline MaldivesSouthline Maldives Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2008. A truly Maldivian travel company operated in Maldives... http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-774115.html Got an upgrade to permium class from Optiontown on Airasia x Flight. Just can39t beleieve what a amazing service it was. Recommend to all travelers of air asia must try your luck with optiontown. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Kaafu-Atoll/blog-771971.html Ever had a dream where you are basking in a lta nameGoBackgtltagtluxury getaway in state of utter relaxation body and soul Well open your eyes and youll find yourself at the Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru httpbit.lyMaldivesVIP The magic of Maldives httpbit.lyMaldivesVIP living with world class diving gourmet cuisines and eyecatching natural beauty is just a glimpse http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Haa-Alif-Atoll/blog-770235.html No vacation can be complete without trying the local tastes in food and snacks Maldives in no different in this field. The island nation is known for its exotic beaches climate and luxurious hotels but this doesnt mean it doesnt tickle taste buds. The country offers a variety of options but one needs to play smart to come in touch with the real Maldivian taste. Here are some tips that can http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-770196.html Boat diving trip on Maavahi from 16Feb2013 to 23Feb2013 for individual pax. Only U196 per person per day.ltbr stylecolor 333333 fontfamily 39lucida grande39 tahoma verdana arial sansserif fontsize 13px lineheight 18px gtsalescrystaloceantravelandtours.comltbr stylecolor 333333 fontfamily 39lucida grande39 tahoma verdana arial sansserif font http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/blog-769733.html Goodbye.... It is with a sad heart that I write my final blog for now anyway... from Hudhuran Fushi in the beautiful Maldives... I don39t know where the past couple of months have gone it39s flown by and tomorrow I return to the UK... at least one dress size smaller without Gym useage... and a with a subtle golden tan... until I hit the beach later and turn into a human lobster... I wo http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-768186.html Good morning to you all from the beautiful sunny Maldives...I39m hoping everyone has fully recovered from the festive excesses... And that noboby is feeling the January blues... I39ve had quite a bit going on work wise for a change and never quite seemed to have the time to give you all an update at the start of January I was ill for a few days... mainly just a fever but it knocked me o http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-765826.html WELCOME TO 2013 I hope it will bring everyone all they desireSo this is just a little add on blog from New Years Eve to say I hope you all had a fab time wherever and however you were celebrating... Me I partied till about 4am... would you really expect anything less... It was a fanastic beach party and definitely worth the lack of sleep... I really do believe now that sunloungers were invent http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-763932.html HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HUDHURAN FUSHI It39s a beautiful sunny day and I just wanted to wish everyone the very best of everything for 2013 I hope wherever you are in the world your New Year is fab And peaceful and spiritual of the Cptn.Morgan type... and FUNI39ve had a great week apart from a couple of falling down incidents read on to find out whatwho fell wherewhen... And it3 http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-763730.html Crystal Ocean Travel Tours has got a wide affiliation of resorts hotels safari vessels in the tourism trade of the Maldives. We offer more than 70 exclusive resorts islands with the best whole sale rates than any other competitor. We also represent best sales agent for city hotels and finest safari vessels in the Maldives. Sunny Regards Mohamed Usman sadiManaging DirectorCrystal Ocean Trave http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-763123.html CHRISTMAS WISHES FROM THE MALDIVES... So I39m sat in reception as opposed to the bar... amidst a million twinkly fairy lights that really do prove Christmas is well and truly here... only two sleeps till Santa comes there is a joke in there somewhere but it39s a bit too rude to put on the blog... I hope everyone wherever you are in the world has a peaceful and safe Festive Season I r http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-762709.html We all love holidays there is nothing better than spending some days in solace away from the demanding job and troubles of day to day life. When holidays are at a place like Maldives then everyone jumps in jubilation. That said there is one thing apart from holiday fat that damps the vacation excitement i.e. expenses. Holiday can really burn holes in the pocket and it is the sad truth we h http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/blog-761838.html Good evening from Hudhuran Fushi I hope everyone is well and getting hysterical about Crimbo... I39m not... I39m just exceptionally pleased to be away from it all in the middle of the Indian Ocean and as you know from my previous blog rather than have the hassle of buying a fair few presents that people don39t usually want anyway I have adopted a Polar Bear a Snow Leopard and a Penguin http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-761684.html Good Evening from a lovely warm evening on Hudhuran Fushi...I hope everyone who is reading my blog is well this week I39ve been island hopping had a very poor attempt at diving and done quite a lot of drinking which got me into the whole diving situation to start with I don39t know if I mentioned this before if I did I apologise but on Hudhuran Fushi for some bizarre reason that http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-760087.html Gone Fishing... or rather been fishing I have never been remotely interested in fishing in my life but this week I decided to tag along on the sunset fishing cruise and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I caught 4 fish which I thought was pretty good for a first attempt... Everything that was caught was taken back to the island to be cooked for dinner the following day shame I39m not keen http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-759162.html Good evening and warm greetings from a rain drenched Hudhuran Fushi Yes it rains here too... but it39s nice warm rain bit like taking a shower and the powers that be are being kind today we39ve had sunny interludes too A quick but massive thank you to everyone who is reading my travel blogs I hope you39re enjoying them as much as I39m enjoying writing them so much easier than http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Maldives/Male-Atoll/blog-758151.html